asked the Minister for Education the plans, if any, for the use or disposal of the motor vessel Cill Áirne, the property of the City of Cork Vocational Education Committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

It is the intention of the City of Cork Vocational Education Committee to continue to use the motor vessel Cill Áirne for the training of marine engineering cadets and for other marine training courses. There are no plans for the disposal of the vessel.